Vohla D. [Palliative care for patients over 80 years old with COVID‑19 pneumonia on the intensive care unit-Is invasive ventilation effective?].
Wien Med Wochenschr 2022;
172:189-194. [PMID:
35316439 PMCID:
PMC8938651 DOI:
10.1007/s10354-022-00917-2]
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Abstract
In February 2020 a new virus named-SARS-CoV‑2 emerged. As a result many patients suffered from COVID‑19-associated pneumonia and were in need of hospitalization in an intensive care unit (ICU). Especially at the beginning of this pandemic the mortality among intubated patients was very high. With ongoing experience in how to handle COVID‑19-associated respiratory insufficiency the mortality rate was reduced but is still high among older patients. In this case report it is discussed if validated scores can support the decision between intubating patients or providing best supportive care.
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